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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2012
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR400, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the EX-ZR400 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was launched 11 months prior to the EX-ZR400 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A3400 IS scores vs the EX-ZR400 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Casio EX-ZR400

 A3400 IS EX-ZR400 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon A3400 IS

 EX-ZR400 A3400 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR400

 A3400 IS EX-ZR400 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A3400 IS comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-ZR400 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the EX-ZR400.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A3400 IS and EX-ZR400 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3400 IS and EX-ZR400.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3400 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (205g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZR400 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
no phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
lighter than others (205 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography advice
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (205 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2013-01-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lb) 205 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $0